Archive - Manufacturing Managers (NOC 0911)

Published: 2 October 2014

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Important statistics for this occupation:

  • This field allows progression to senior management with experience.
  • Job seekers in this field will come from both the school system and other occupations.
  • The median yearly income for a Manufacturing Managers is $72,800 in Canada, with high incomes reported in the range of $120,000.

Duties for Manufacturing Managers

Manufacturing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or of a production department within a manufacturing establishment, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by manufacturing companies.

Description of Main Duties

Manufacturing Managers perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or the operations or production department of a manufacturing establishment
  • Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
  • Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
  • Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
  • Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
  • Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
  • Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
  • Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.

Example job titles for Manufacturing Managers:

  • Automobile production manager
  • Clothing factory manager
  • Dairy plant manager
  • Distillery manager
  • Factory superintendent
  • Foundry manager
  • Manufacturing manager
  • Operations manager, manufacturing
  • Plant manager, manufacturing
  • Printing plant manager
  • Production manager – manufacturing
  • Textile mill manager
  • Tire plant manager

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